Τhe US president has called for a ceasefire when asked about reports that Israel is preparing for a “limited” ground invasion of Lebanon.
Joe Biden, asked if he was comfortable with Israel’s plan, replied: “I’m comfortable with them stopping.”
In a call with his Israeli counterpart, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has warned Iran of “serious consequences” if it carries out a “direct military attack against Israel”.
Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle has more from Washington. DC.
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